Experience more than 100 wineries from around the globe plus local food, beer, cider and craft spirits at the fifth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience, February 24, 2013 at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
“The Seattle Wine and Food Experience offers a wide range of food and beverage from the West Coast and abroad,” said event producer Jamie Peha. “This event offers the consumer a well-rounded tasting and educational experience with the opportunity to compare wines from different regions, spend time tasting through regional brews and ciders and learn about the spirits world. Plus, more than 20 chefs will be serving gourmet bites featuring local products including Washington beef and potatoes, Oregon lamb and seafood. Olive oil, artisan cheese, chocolate and other specialty food vendors will also be sampling their products.”
Some of the “Experiences” at the 2013 event include:
Snoqualmie Casino Luxe Lounge – Enjoy delicious dishes from 12 Moons Asian Bistro, Terra Vista and Sno Deli and live music while you relax in comfort at the Luxe Lounge. Featured drinks include wine from Spring Valley Vineyard (their flagship red wine, Uriah, has twice made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list), Georgetown Brewing Company’s Manny’s Pale Ale and an Asian inspired lychee beverage from 12 Moons Restaurant’s signature menu.
Chef Prepared Gourmet Bites – Featuring: 12 Moons Asian Bistro, Allium, Andaluca, Arnies, Barking Frog, The Capital Grille, Chateau Ste. Michelle (with culinary director John Sarich), Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar, Coho Café, Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, Far-Eats, The Hunt Club, Kaspars Special Events & Catering, Local 360, Macrina Bakery & Café, Portals Restaurant at Suncadia, Purple Café & Wine Bar, Racha Thai, Ray’s Boathouse, Serafina Osteria, Sno Deli, Terra Vista and Trellis Restaurant.
Featured Wine Region: Oregon – The Oregon Wine Board brings more than 30 state producers pouring a multitude of wines including a not-to-be-missed array of gorgeous white wines like Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Pinot blanc.
Wine From Around the Globe – Guests experience a tasting of international wines. Learn about the varieties of grapes grown and styles of winemaking in regions throughout Europe, Israel and beyond. Of course domestic wines are featured with more than 25 Washington wineries and a selection of California brands in the house.
Washington Beef Bistro with Chateau Ste. Michelle – Compare mid-west corn-fed beef versus northwest corn-fed beef from Double R Ranch at the Washington Beef Commission table and determine which you prefer. The Beef Bistro also features The Barking Frog, The Capital Grille and Andaluca preparing delicious beef dishes along with award winning Chateau Ste. Michelle wine.
Chef in the Vineyard – Meet Culinary Director John Sarich, sample his creative beef bites using Certified Angus Beef and taste through a wonderful selection of Washington’s best wines from Columbia Crest, Red Diamond, 14 Hands and Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Tickets for this year’s event are on sale now at seattlewineandfoodexperience.com. Early bird tickets are $49 through January 15 and $55 thereafter. Ticket price includes access to all areas of the event. No one under 21 will be admitted and ID is required.